WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lee Hecht Harrison, the global leader in talent development solutions, shared new research that provided key insights into the most effective methods for finding a job in today's tough economy.

Additionally, the research revealed that networking was the most effective source of finding a new job for 75% of job seekers in 2011 while only 11% sourced new positions through job boards. This data was obtained after Lee Hecht Harrison analyzed job search statistics from over 1,200 candidates in the United States who received outplacement services through their firm.  

"While online job boards can help identify opportunities, technology alone isn't going to result in an offer," said Peter Alcide, President and Chief Operating Officer for Lee Hecht Harrison. "Job seekers still need a clear plan based on their unique career goals and current market realities, supported by a professional network to help open doors, a strong resume that articulates the value they bring to an organization, and persuasive interviewing skills that will lead to an offer.  These aren't skills you can hone on your computer or access from the cloud."

Alcide reported that most HR professionals agree technology alone isn't the best approach to finding a new job. "In research conducted by Lee Hecht Harrison on severance and separation practices, 79% of respondents identified a blend of in-person resources and technology as most important to their organization's outplacement program with a mere 2% citing technology as the most important resource.

When job seekers rely too heavily on technology, they face challenges including:

Networking – connecting with people who share common interests – will continue to be the best way to find a job.  "A combination of in-person networking along with online social networking is today's most efficient method to connect with the world, allowing job seekers to reach an incredibly large number of people who can help draw attention to them and their expertise while facilitating the real life connections that will advance their careers," stated Alcide.

About Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH)

Lee Hecht Harrison (www.lhh.com) is the global talent development leader. We connect people to jobs through innovative career transition services and help individuals improve performance through career and leadership development.  LHH assists organizations in supporting restructuring efforts, developing leaders at all levels, engaging and retaining critical talent, and maintaining productivity through change – helping organizations increase profitability by maximizing their return on investment in developing people, while assisting individuals to achieve their full potential..

About the Adecco Group

The Adecco Group, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the world's leading provider of HR solutions. With approximately 33,000 FTE employees and over 5,500 branches, in over 60 countries and territories around the world, Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting over 750,000 associates with well over 100,000 clients every day. The services offered fall into the broad categories of temporary staffing, permanent placement, outsourcing, consulting and outplacement. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company.

Adecco S.A. is registered in Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN).

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